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Hello to everyone,

I've been reading alot of useful info on the site for the past few hours, as I'm about to start training for an IT qualification.

Regards
Damo

 

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Hi and welcome to CF.

What area of IT are you looking to break into?

Alex

 

I'm looking to eventually get into networking, I've spoken with acouple of training providers they were alittle too hard sell for me to feel comfortable signing up and made everything sound way too easy like saying they place 99% of the students into jobs before they even finish there MCSE etc.

I have been looking at the MCSE & CCNA but might start by getting A+ & Network+ study books first, after reading some good posts on the forum with people in a similar position to myself.

Damo

 

Damo,

I could be wrong but I'm pretty certain you need 12 months hands on experience (at least, maybe more) before attempting the MCSE.

The A+ and N+ would be the best place to start.

I'm sure someone with a little more knowledge than myself will be along soon to offer their advice.

All the best.

Alex

 

The Microsoft target audience for the MCSE is people with at least a years experience with Windows *server* products. In other words, you should be working in an environment that uses say Windows 2000 server / Server 2003 products and have been actively using the technologies they encompass.

Damo, welcome to the forum.

IMHO you cannot go wrong if you start with the CompTIA's A+ then Net+

By the time you have completed those exams you will be in a better position to decide where to go from there.

Pete

 

I agree with bluerinse here... and take the 99% stat with a pinch of salt! No one will give a person with 0 years experience and an MCSE a job!

 

Sure they will... an entry-level job that doesn't require the MCSE, not a network administrator job.

Welcome to the forum, Damo!

 

Welcome!

Wow - looks like you're raring to go!

As you say, A+ would be a great place to start at!

Leah

 

Welcome to CF

 

Thanks to you all for the warm welcome and advice

 

my bad was talking about network admin job...

 

heeheehee!